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Where I stand at the turning of time
13 years ago
Instead of doing those New Years Resolutions and any of that stuff...I do a sort of year in review, to see where I stand now compared to where I was.
In the past year, I graduated high school and got my EMT-B. Both of these were multi-year endeavors, so finally seeing them to closure is a heartwarming feeling. I may not be able to put it to use yet, but I'm starting to walk down that path.
I joined the local Volunteer Fire Department, following in one of the few family traditions I honor. Fourth in the line, I can't really describe that feeling.
In terms of my driver's license...I'm almost through with driver's ed. I should have it before spring, with luck and a bit of effort.
Over the course of the year, I got 2 separate jobs...managed to make about 4 grand for myself. One of them ended in the fall, but the other one stands to last for a while longer than that. Most of the earned money was spent, but I still have a fair sum, which was only increased by a trust fund given to me. I don't have to worry about paying for college anymore, and that's one good feeling.
I fell in love. Head over heels, madly in love. He pulled me back from the brink and gave me a reason to live. The challenges we have faced are great and many, and there's only more to come down the line...but I won't give up. We've come too far.
My depression came and went, tearing at me. THere were a lot of extreme emotions, a lot of shed tears, and a difficult holiday season full of death and misery. At least it's over now.
In short...in the past year, I have been through hell and back. Yet, I also have experienced some of the most wonderful things. This year was a quagmire of extreme emotions, on both ends of the spectrum. I'm glad to see it done, though I look to 2013 with trepidation over what may happen, what I may gain, and what I may lose...
In the past year, I graduated high school and got my EMT-B. Both of these were multi-year endeavors, so finally seeing them to closure is a heartwarming feeling. I may not be able to put it to use yet, but I'm starting to walk down that path.
I joined the local Volunteer Fire Department, following in one of the few family traditions I honor. Fourth in the line, I can't really describe that feeling.
In terms of my driver's license...I'm almost through with driver's ed. I should have it before spring, with luck and a bit of effort.
Over the course of the year, I got 2 separate jobs...managed to make about 4 grand for myself. One of them ended in the fall, but the other one stands to last for a while longer than that. Most of the earned money was spent, but I still have a fair sum, which was only increased by a trust fund given to me. I don't have to worry about paying for college anymore, and that's one good feeling.
I fell in love. Head over heels, madly in love. He pulled me back from the brink and gave me a reason to live. The challenges we have faced are great and many, and there's only more to come down the line...but I won't give up. We've come too far.
My depression came and went, tearing at me. THere were a lot of extreme emotions, a lot of shed tears, and a difficult holiday season full of death and misery. At least it's over now.
In short...in the past year, I have been through hell and back. Yet, I also have experienced some of the most wonderful things. This year was a quagmire of extreme emotions, on both ends of the spectrum. I'm glad to see it done, though I look to 2013 with trepidation over what may happen, what I may gain, and what I may lose...
UnnamedDragon
~unnameddragon
It seems the personal highpoints outweigh the lows. We'll be with you to help you through 2013 and beyond. I will think positively and send that your way, Renoch!
